Obituaries

Randall Laurren Lanier

Jul 6, 2019

Randall Laurren Lanier, 65, of Willard was granted his angel wings on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

He was born on March 24, 1954 in Duplin County. He was one of eight boys born to the late Johnnie Lewis Lanier and Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray.  Preceded in death are Randy's brother's, Larry Lanier, Samuel Lanier and Don Lanier....

Mary Marshall Pender

Jul 5, 2019

A gracious and loving lady, Mary Marshall Pender, has entered her eternal rest on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the age of 60, which was way too soon.  Born to Crawford and Helen Porter Marshall, Mary grew up in the Canetuck community of Currie and in most recent years lived in Riegelwood.

In addition to her parents...

James "Jim" Franklin Northcott

Jun 26, 2019

James "Jim" Franklin Northcott, 65, of Willard passed from his earthly life Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 17, 1953 in Whiteville, the son of Joseph Northcott and the late Shirley English Northcott. Also remembered are his siblings, Randall James Northcott and Theresa Lynne Northcott, both who preceded Jim in death.

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Mary Ann Devane

Jun 24, 2019

Mary Ann Martin DeVane, 63, of Ivanhoe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and  sister passed from her earthly life on Monday, June 24, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 14, 1956 in Medina, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Orvil and Clara Nunn Martin.

Mary is survived by her husband...

Norma Jean Kelly

Jun 23, 2019

Norma Jean Kelly, 82, of Wilmington and formerly of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

She was born December 1, 1936 in Lenoir County, NC, the daughter of the late Kirby C. and Nannie Lee Stroud Carlyle. Norma Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, McNeil Kelly; six brothers...

Mary Virginia Jones

Jun 23, 2019

Mary Virginia Cavenaugh Jones, age 91, of Willard died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1928 and was the daughter of the late John Ressie and Minnie Jane Murray Cavenaugh. Mary was preceded in death by her grandson, Bradley Jones and her two brothers, Joseph Milton Cavenaugh and William Cavenaugh.

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Ronald Ray Collier

Jun 19, 2019

Ronald Ray Collier, age 70, of Wallace passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019  at his home.

He was born on September 4, 1948 in Wilson, NC and was the son of the late  Gray Thomas and Dorothy Capps Collier. He was also predeceased by his only brother, Jarvis Collier.

Mr. Collier proudly served...

Edward L. Darden

Jun 15, 2019

Edward L. Darden, age 82, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

He was born on April 3, 1937 in Sampson County; the son of the late Harold and Mallie Sinclair Darden.  Mr. Darden was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Jean Pope Darden; his daughter, Debbie...

John "Jack" Henry Murphy, Sr.

Jun 13, 2019

John "Jack" Henry Murphy, Sr., age 93, of Burgaw passed peacefully Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 12, 1925 in Atkinson, NC to John Alexander Murphy and Miriam Hall Murphy.

He graduated from Atkinson High School in 1942 and attended Oak Ridge Military Institute. Jack, a proud American, served his...

Edward "Eddie" Earl Carter

Jun 11, 2019

Edward "Eddie" Earl Carter, 63, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center.

He was born December 21, 1955 in Rose Hill, the son of the late Adrian Lee Carter and Mary Jean McArthur. Also remembered are Eddie's maternal grandparents, Fannie and Alvah Horrell, who...

Robert Joseph Walsh Sr.

Jun 7, 2019

Robert Joseph Walsh, Sr., age 83, of West Milford, NJ passed away June 7, 2019. In addition to West Milford, Robert also spent part of his time in Wilmington, NC and Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

Robert was born June 14, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Harold and Joan Alice Walsh. He worked for 37...

Catherine Cayton Wynne

Jun 4, 2019

Catherine Cayton Wynne, 91, of Sebring, Florida and formerly a lifelong resident of Burgaw passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, Florida.  After Catherine suffered a stroke she went to live with her daughter, Judy in Florida.

She was born July 7, 1927 in Washington, NC, the daughter of the...

Haywood Peterson Debnam, Jr.

May 31, 2019

Haywood Peterson Debnam, Jr., age 76, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home.

He attended Gupton-Jones University in Dallas, TX and received his Funeral Service License at a very early age.  During these hours of studying and training, Haywood learned the true meaning of hard work and sacrifice.  In 1974, he remodeled the house that his...

Marie M. Newell

May 31, 2019

Marie M. Newell, age 90, went home to be with her Lord on May 31, 2019 at Lorie's Home Care in Liberty, NC.  Marie was born in Cullman, Alabama on September 29, 1928. She was predeceased by her daughter, Vicki (2016), and husband, Conrad (2017).

Marie and Conrad moved from Florida to Wilmington, NC in June 1968...

Angela Lynn Langston

May 30, 2019

Angela Lynn Langston, age 46, of Wilmington, passed May 30, 2019.

She was born on January 30, 1973 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Lynn Langston and the late Sandra (Blake)Langston Albertson.

Angela was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Marie Childers and Hazel Langston; grandfather, Albert Langston; and uncle, Albert Ray Langston.

She...

Grace Meredith Lieseke

May 29, 2019

Grace M. Lieseke, 28 of Nashville, TN (formerly of Wilmington, NC) died tragically on May 29, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Grace was born on July 31, 1990 in Wilmington, NC to Donny and Lynn Bennett Lieseke. Grace graduated from John T. Hoggard High School in 2008 and was currently attending Nashville State Community College...

Terry William Brunjes

May 27, 2019

Terry William Brunjes, 62, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on April 26, 1957, in France.

A private graveside service will be held at Sea Lawn Memorial Park in Hampstead.

Jennie Lee Emory

May 25, 2019

Jennie Lee Emory, age 49, passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, May 25, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 11, 1969 in Berrien, MI, the daughter of the late James William Emory and Mary Angeline Benfield Emory. Jennie was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Burchell in 2008.

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William Horace Heath

May 23, 2019

William Horace Heath, Age 68, of Wallace passed away on May 23, 2019.

He was born December 1, 1950 in New Bern, NC to the late Hubert and Ruby Heath.

He worked as a commercial fisherman for many years before he retired.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Larry Edward Merritt

May 23, 2019

Mr. Larry Edward Merritt, 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 23, 2019.

He was born in Wilmington to Ralph E. and Myrtle (Matthews) Merritt on August 8, 1946, the last of three children.  After serving in Vietnam with the Third Brigade Task Force of the 25th Infantry Division...